photo by Rukasu1

From the office of DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson:

“DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announced today that the Committee of the Whole will hold a vote on the “Robert F. Kennedy Campus Redevelopment Act of 2025.”

“Today we’re scheduling a vote for Friday August 1, 2025 to consider the RFK campus legislation,” Mendelson said. “We’ve been working with the Washington Commanders for several weeks and we feel we have a much-improved agreement that would bring the team back to their historical home, as well as develop the land around the RFK campus.”

“It’s clear that the Commanders showed through their negotiations their commitment to the District. And their willingness to consider what’s in the best interest of our citizens. The process working with the Commanders has been extremely productive and they’ve been a cooperative partner.

“Overwhelmingly, residents have asked the Council for due diligence on this multi-billion-dollar deal. And under immense outside pressure to rush the process, I feel that, along with next weeks’ hearings, the Council will have what’s needed to move forward with a vote.”

The Committee of the Whole and the Committee on Business & Economic Development will hold a public hearing on the legislation on July 29 and a hearing with government and team officials on July 30.

HOW THE DEAL HAS BEEN IMPROVED (more…)


Thanks to Aaron for sending from the P Street Whole Foods in Logan Circle:

“Coffee bar gone! Being replaced by a larger customer service area.”

Good call by Whole Foods or big mistake?


Thanks to Chris for sending: “Spotted a deer in the undeveloped lot at the northeast corner of the old Macmillan Sand Filtration Site/Reservoir District, corner of North Capitol Street and Michigan Ave NW. I hope he can get across those busy streets to someplace more hospitable!”

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photo by Emma K Alexandra

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From our, very, VERY old friends at Wonderland (11th and Kenyon Street, NW):

“Make sure to join us, August 10th (Sunday) at 4PM for our 21st anniversary party!! There’s going to be a whole lotta dancing, drankin’ and eating!! We can’t wait!! See you there!!”

Wonderland has reached legal drinking age – huge congrats on this insane milestone. Here’s too many more!


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